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06-28-2016, 08:11 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Ga
Posts: 5
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Led Awning Light Removal
Thinking of getting rid of the super unreliable led awning lights on my 250rb and using the regular lights that hang from the clips that slide into the groove the lights are in and want to see if anyone has had success doing this, thanks
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06-28-2016, 08:50 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: TN
Posts: 106
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When mine burn out I'm going to add an LED strip to the base of the awning near the camper. This way when the awning is closed I can still use the LED lights. Just food for thought.
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2016 Sunset Trail Super Lite 250RB
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06-28-2016, 09:36 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
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My useless led strip is only stuck on with back to back tape. There is no round slot,just recessed indent . But there is a round slot for that purpose,or to add sun shade.
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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06-28-2016, 01:11 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Ga
Posts: 5
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Good idea! mine is the lights in the groove type, dealer said they are siliconed in at both ends and should slide right out, going back to the retro hangers - my wife likes em better.
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06-28-2016, 02:47 PM
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Site Team
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Location: PA
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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06-28-2016, 03:15 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: TN
Posts: 106
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
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Those are nice. I'll be doing this upgrade when my LED lights peter out on the end.
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2016 Sunset Trail Super Lite 250RB
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06-28-2016, 04:25 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MA
Posts: 315
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Mine have lasted only 2 years. Looks like water gets to them. They fail on the ends first. I guess I should plan their replacement.
Just another item on the long list.
Next!
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2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel
2014 Zinger 27RL (Traded)
2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS
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06-29-2016, 05:47 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NC
Posts: 274
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Consider an RF (radio frequency) control rather than an IR, so you don't have to have line of sight to the box to operate the lights. I think you can buy the components cheaper on Ebay or Amazon and get the exact parts you want. For water proof, look for IP 67 or 69. One or the other is certified for full immersion, I don't recall which. I bought mine piecemeal from China on Ebay and they have been fine under the unit for a year.
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06-29-2016, 11:06 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Ga
Posts: 5
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Awning Light Removal
Got the LED lights out of the awning, they will pull straight out of the groove if you take it easy, going back to the globes on our trip this weekend. Its a pain but take it slow and they will pull out.
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06-29-2016, 06:22 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: N.C. Mountains
Posts: 2,417
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Purchased our 2016 5er in May. On our second camping trip right now. Just reading this post and looked up at the awning lights and; yep have 4 led's in the center that have already gone out. Only used twice. Anyone contacted Crossroads for a replacement set? And is there an aftermarket set that would plug in to the existing plug that is better.
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06-29-2016, 06:35 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
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they sent me a new set , but all are chinese crap , so don't waste your time putting them up. but that is just me...
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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06-29-2016, 08:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,724
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My blew 2 and replaced under warranty. I will never replace them with the same type. When mine go I will by this and tap onto the wires that lead to the present set of lights.
A1: RV LED Awning Light Set -w/ IR Remote control 24 key RGB 16.4' 5050 Waterproof - RC-Lighthouse
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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06-29-2016, 08:26 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stormseeker
Consider an RF (radio frequency) control rather than an IR, so you don't have to have line of sight to the box to operate the lights. I think you can buy the components cheaper on Ebay or Amazon and get the exact parts you want. For water proof, look for IP 67 or 69. One or the other is certified for full immersion, I don't recall which. I bought mine piecemeal from China on Ebay and they have been fine under the unit for a year.
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They tie into the wires that go to the present set of led's. Since there's a switch inside I wouldn't need a remote to turn them on, only to change colors and I would want to see what color I'd want. So I would be outside anyway. The IR would then work just fine.
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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